NYC plans mega-concert in Central Park to celebrate comeback

New York City plans to hold a large concert in Central Park in August to celebrate recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

Ex-Olympic skater accused of defrauding virus relief fund

A former Olympic figure skater has been arrested on charges that he ripped off a program to help struggling small businesses harmed by the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said Tuesday.

Baby at center of Amber Alert dropped off at NYPD precinct

A nine-month-old girl who was the subject of an AMBER Alert was found safe late Monday night, said police.

French artist Françoise Gilot, 99, says she continues to evolve

A painting by Françoise Gilot sold last month for $1.2 million. But the 99-year-old painter says external accolades, as nice as they are, are not what she looks to for validation.

Man stabbed in Central Park

A man was stabbed on the east side of Central Park late Sunday night.

First Lady Jill Biden, Dr. Anthony Fauci visit vaccine clinic in Harlem

First Lady Jill Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci visited a vaccine clinic in Harlem on Sunday as part of an outreach effort to vaccine-hesitant communities.

Actress Lisa Banes in critical condition after NYC hit-and-run: TMZ

According to TMZ, Banes was attempting to cross Amsterdam Avenue at West 64th street when a person riding a scooter struck her, knocking her to the ground.

Body found in Harlem garbage can

Police were investigating a decomposed body found inside a garbage can in Manhattan.

Citing safety concerns, NYPD enforcing 10 p.m. curfew at Washington Square Park

The NYPD says the decision was made due to recent incidents where large, sometimes violent crowds refused to leave the park and engaged in disorderly behavior.

2 women slashed on Manhattan subway train

A man is under arrest after two women were slashed aboard a subway train in Manhattan overnight.

NYPD investigating third incident of vandalism at Black Wall Street Gallery

The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating another incident of vandalism at an art gallery commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre.

Creators of the play 'Pass Over' eager to hit Broadway

The play "Pass Over" is sure to provoke post-performance discussions about the ongoing fight for civil rights unlike anything seen as of late on Broadway.

Graffiti a growing problem for SoHo store owners

Graffiti is now a growing problem in SoHo, as the neighborhood has been the target of vandals in recent weeks and local shop owners say the eyesores are keeping customers away.

Harry Potter New York store to open in Flatiron District

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is coming to New York City at the Harry Potter New York store in The Flatiron.

Asian woman assaulted with walking cane inside Manhattan subway station

A 23-year-old woman was exiting the northbound 1 train in Morningside Heights when a man swung his walking cane at her multiple times.

'Pass Over' to be first live Broadway show with an audience since pandemic

A play about young Black men trapped on a street corner has positioned itself as the first Broadway show audiences can watch live when the Great White Way restarts.